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Arthur George WADE

Regimental number125
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor mechanic
Address11 Brighton Street, East Richmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinJ.H. Wade, 11 Brighton Street, East Richmond, Victoria
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Division Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'Near PROYART on night 22nd/23rd August, 1918, Sapper WADE was continuously on duty patrolling and repairing lines under very heavy shellfire. It was due to his untiring efforts and devotion to duty that communication was maintained throughout the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 February 1962

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